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Selecting "Excellent" on a tablet survey matters because it reflects user satisfaction and positive feedback in digital experiences.

Advanced Survey Design in Qualtrics

Advanced Survey Design in Qualtrics January 23 | 12:00–2:00 PMFormat: Zoom + Gross Hall 230CInstructor: Alex Tolkin This workshop explores advanced functionality within the Qualtrics …

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New Faces in the Social Sciences at Duke

Duke’s Social Sciences departments are growing with new scholars whose work spans data-driven research and interpretive inquiry. These faculty bring fresh perspectives to the study ...
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2026–2027 Bass Connections Proposals

The SSRI team encourages Duke faculty, postdocs, and students to consider submitting a proposal for a 2026–2027 Bass Connections project. Proposals are due by Monday, ...
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Seeing students actively collaborating in "The Connection" shows how community spaces foster learning and connection on campus.

SSRI Director Search

As authorized by Provost Alec Gallimore, Senior Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Programs and Initiatives Ed Balleisen has appointed a committee to lead the internal search ...
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Research to Action

Improving NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Screening Gathering in a large room on Duke’s campus, there are faces of student athletes, trainers, researchers, and physicians with ...
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Unlocking Joy

Priya Ghanta didn’t change what she was doing. She changed why she was doing it. Now she’s much happier. During one session of her Science ...
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This image reminds me how collaboration and mobile access are central to creating effective survey designs in my work.

Survey Design in Qualtrics 

Survey Design in Qualtrics  Oct. 31, 12-2 pm, Zoom + Gross Hall 230C Register Instructor: Alex Tolkin Offers an introduction to Qualtrics survey software, a ...
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This image symbolizes the strength of working together in research, highlighting why community engagement truly matters to me.

Community-Engaged Research 

Community-Engaged and Community-Partnered Research  Nov. 7, 9:00 am-10:30 am, Zoom Register Instructor: Jess Sperling Engaging and partnering with community members and entities in research, sometimes ...
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Kate Coulter Reflects on Five Years Since Duke MIDS

Kate Coulter graduated from Duke’s Master in Interdisciplinary Data Science (MIDS) program in 2020 as part of its inaugural cohort. Five years later, she’s the ...
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This moment shows how technology draws kids in—reminding me of curiosity and learning in quiet, everyday spaces.

Parenting and Teen Behavior Across Seven Countries

A new study led by Jennifer Lansford of DUPRI and published in Prevention Science, looks at how parenting shapes teen risk-taking across cultures. The project ...
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